What's your opinion on running some steers and/or heifers over winter this year. I should have plenty of fescue to stockpile and I've got enough hay and baleage even if I didn't have any grass to run them. Thinking about 5cwt's and running them on grass/hay/salt/minerals alone, no grain. Would you be scared of the market with such a high purchase price? Maybe October 1st to May 1st. Just 1lb a day gain would put them at 7cwt but they should do better than that. What kind of market could I hope for next May for 7-8cwt?
Other option is to sell the hay but the hay market here isn't hitting on much this year. Maybe $25-35/4x5 round or $60-70/ton.
I guess I could just add some spring calving cows but I was kinda hoping for a different type and time of cash flow.
Keep in mind that NC isn't the harsh winters I see many of you have. A couple of 2" snowfalls is usually average. Very rarely stays below freezing for a full day. I'm not big time like some of you either, I'm talking about 100 head or so.
Go ahead and call it stupid if you want. I'd rather you tell me now than me find out next spring.
Other option is to sell the hay but the hay market here isn't hitting on much this year. Maybe $25-35/4x5 round or $60-70/ton.
I guess I could just add some spring calving cows but I was kinda hoping for a different type and time of cash flow.
Keep in mind that NC isn't the harsh winters I see many of you have. A couple of 2" snowfalls is usually average. Very rarely stays below freezing for a full day. I'm not big time like some of you either, I'm talking about 100 head or so.
Go ahead and call it stupid if you want. I'd rather you tell me now than me find out next spring.